Growing up in Australia I developed a love of barbequing from a young age – our climate is tailor made for spending time in the outdoors. I honestly can’t remember a family event that didn’t revolve around...
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Chris Ashton
Flight Review: Asiana Airlines A380 Business Class – Sydney to Seoul
Asia is home to some of the world’s most awarded airlines, from Singapore Airlines to Cathay Pacific and ANA (All Nippon Airways), to name a few. So, for our recent trip over to Europe for a white Christmas, it was a no...
Why Slow Travel is the Right Way to Travel
Annual leave is a precious commodity few of us like to waste. More valuable than gold or silver, it’s an opportunity to escape the grind and give our minds and bodies a rest. Whether it’s locally or overseas, most of us...
How to Attend a Live TV Taping in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is more than just the City of Angels – it’s a place where the streets are paved with stars and bumping into a film or television legend can occur on almost a daily basis. If, like me, you’ve grown up...
Four Great Hotel Alternatives
Home sharing is a huge industry these days, with more travellers choosing to skip cookie-cutter hotels in favour of a more unique experience. After all, what could be more unique than sharing someone’s home? The other...
Flight Review: All Nippon Airways (ANA) Business Class Tokyo Haneda to Sydney
Hearing it described as ‘the most authentically Japanese airline in the sky’, All Nippon Airways (ANA) instantly caught my interest. Did it live up to the lofty description? Find out. Flight: NH879Aircraft: Boeing 787-9...
Vanuatu: The South Pacific’s Capital of Adventure
Hidden beaches, turquoise waters and inviting hospitality; the South Pacific is a stunning region only a hot, skip and a jump from Australia’s east coast. Chief among its delights is the tropical island of Vanuatu. And...
Five Amazing Day Trips From Hanoi
Vietnam’s ancient capital of Hanoi needs little introduction. This intriguing metropolis home to almost eight million people has captivated generations of travellers with its bustling streetscapes and crumbling...
Flight Review: Scoot 787-9 ScootPlus Gold Coast to Singapore
We’ve flown Scoot a couple of times over the years, both in Economy and ScootPlus (formerly known as ScootBiz) but not since their much-hyped switch to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner – until now. Was it worth the wait...
Movies That Will Make You Want to Travel
Never underestimate the power of a silver screen to inspire your wanderlust. The Beach, Eat Pray Love, Under the Tuscan Sun, The Tourist, Mamma Mia… there’s no shortage of movies that make you want to jet off across the...
